About Us

 

Who We Are

Founded in 1977, Timberlake Ranch Camps has been a leader in Christ-centered camping in the Midwest for almost 50 years. Nestled on 500 acres along the Platte River, we offer family-friendly programs and excellent facilities that immerse guests in nature while helping them grow in their faith.

At Timberlake, we believe in the power of disruption—that stepping away from the ordinary can lead to extraordinary spiritual growth. That’s why we invite you to Escape Normal and Experience Camp. By intentionally pausing our busy lives to connect with God, build relationships, and embrace new experiences, incredible things happen.

Over the years, thousands of young people have professed faith in Jesus or taken meaningful steps to deepen their spiritual journey. As we look ahead, we believe now more than ever that a Christ-centered camp experience can create lasting impact, and we are excited to see what God will do next.

Our Values

Christ-centered.

Every program and facility is designed to help people grow in their faith and understanding of the Gospel.

 

Local church-focused.

We work hand-in-hand with local church leaders to support ongoing discipleship and Gospel advocacy.

 
 

We Believe

 

Timberlake operates in agreement with the EFCA Statement of Faith

Statement of Faith
 

Meet Our Team

Charissa Smith

Camp Administrator

charissa@timberlake.org

Joel Linn

Director of Development

joel@timberlake.org

Joe Cissell

Maintenance Director

joe@timberlake.org

 

Joy Young

Guest Services Director

joy@timberlake.org

Samuel Netherton

Program Director

sam@timberlake.org

Nadine Myers

kitchen Lead

Ericka Catlett

Hospitality Coordinator

ericka@timberlake.org